Yahoo! Sports

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work

Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids... the 2026 World Cup finals draw on Friday is not going to be a straightforward affair. There's a lot to unpack so we're going to ...
The New York Times

2026 World Cup draw: How to watch, teams, and everything else you need to know

The World Cup draw can determine a nation’s confidence ahead of football’s showpiece event. On Friday, December 5, at 12pm ET (9am PT; 5pm GMT), the draw for next summer’s tournament in the U.S., ...
The New York Times

FIFA confirms World Cup draw seedings and pathways, with implications for co-hosts

On Tuesday, FIFA finalized seeding and procedures for the 2026 World Cup draw, including two new wrinkles with implications for the title favorites and co-hosts. As it did for the 2025 Club World Cup, ...
NBC Sports

2026 World Cup draw rules: How does it work? Who is in which pot?

The 2026 World Cup draw will be held before the field is settled in full, as December 5 gives every nation its path to the World Cup Final. The draw will be held on December 5 in Washington, DC, and ...